Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Nike Utility Elite
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | Nike Utility Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Nike Utility Elite
- Compression straps: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 16in on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 8 on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 158 accept both. 4 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 16 accept only the Nike Utility Elite.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Nike Utility Elite fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Nike Utility Elite: which should you pack?
The Nike Utility Elite carries 4L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 37L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Nike Utility Elite fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nike Utility Elite; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.